Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Thursday, 9 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 July 2026 (named day). It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Thursday, 16 July 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Armed Forces: Body Armour

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what items of a) uniform and b) equipment have been manufactured by Source Tactical under the Virtus programme multi-year contract.

Answer

Source Tactical Gear Limited was the prime contractor for the VIRTUS Integrated Soldier System programme. As the system integrator, Source was responsible for integrating the various components of the VIRTUS system and manufactured certain elements directly, while other elements were produced through its supply chain.

The manufacture of uniform items was not within the scope of the VIRTUS programme and therefore was not the responsibility of Source.

Source manufactured a number of VIRTUS elements in-house, primarily relating to protective equipment and soldier carriage and sustainment capabilities.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 17500
Session: 2026-27
Subjects: Armed forces Body armour
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

Armed Forces: Body Armour

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